Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver
20th Century European Retro Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Amber
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Amber
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Kyanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany Necklaces on 1stDibs
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.